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2. In Muir v Keay (1975) (A case that supports 'Noscitur a sociis'), what was the principle?

You cannot consent to harm

Therefore, using Noscitur a sociis, rates could not be charged on any mine other than coal mines

Applying Noscitur a sociis, it was held that because of the other words, 'resort and refreshment' in the section, that 'entertainment' did not refer exclusively to theatrical entertainment, music and dancing

Applying Noscitur a sociis, the court decided the general words, 'other place' had to refer to indoor places since all the words on the list were indoor places so the defendant was not guilty

3. What is a case used to support the Literal Rule involving voting?

Lightly v Chappell (1868)

Fisher v Bell (1961)

Whiteley v Chappell (1868)

Whiteley v Channell (1868)

4. What rule of language translates to 'of the same kind'?

Noscitur a sociis

Ejusdem Generis

Expressio unius exclusion alterius

Regula lingua

5. Which of the following is not an Intrinsic Aid to Statutory Interpretation?